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‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination' Benedict Cumberbatch Matt Haig is one of Britain's most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt's newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller, follows retired maths teacher Grace Winters who leaves her mundane bungalow in England for Ibiza, where she embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her friend's life and death. Full of surprises and adventure, The Life Impossible is a story about hope and the promise of a new beginning. To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the novel, Matt will come to the Intelligence Squared stage to talk about the themes of his book and his writing career so far. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bedtime story for kids, Papa Bear tells Bernice a magical tale to help her fall asleep on a night when she's feeling nervous. When Boo-boo the bear can't sleep before a big school presentation, her friends Kai-kai the dragon and Bluebell the unicorn invite her on a midnight adventure that leads to a glowing secret hidden deep in the forest: the Midnight Library. But something is wrong, and it's up to Boo-boo to summon her courage—even when she's unsure she has any. Sleep Tight, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination' Benedict Cumberbatch Matt Haig is one of Britain's most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt's newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Times bestseller, follows retired maths teacher Grace Winters who leaves her mundane bungalow in England for Ibiza, where she embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her friend's life and death. Full of surprises and adventure, The Life Impossible is a story about hope and the promise of a new beginning. To celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the novel, Matt will come to the Intelligence Squared stage to talk about the themes of his book and his writing career so far. --- ----- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Midnight Library, Dear Guest! We hope you notice how freely you can move about...within the cordoned-off areas. Tonight we have something just a little different for you, the story of The Collyer Brothers. If you've never heard of them, you're in for a treat, sort of. If you have heard of them, please don't alarm the others. Without giving away any spoilers, this story offers wealth, prestige, quirkiness, eccentricity, gloom, delusion, denial, rats, and found corpses- plus several other intriguing items. You may want to eat a little while before you join us. Please take your seat! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman, marking my 103rd episode of VideoFuzzy, reporting the progress I've made in cataloging thousands of VHS transfers and digital recordings. First, we finally found an apartment and have begun the endless process of settling in and making it our own, furnishing it and transferring our stuff from a storage unit in Bismarck to our new home in Utah. I also took in a book chat with author and fellow podcaster Kemper Donovan of "All About Agatha" promoting the second installment in his ghostwriter mystery series, reviewed in "Ep. 99: Getting Up to Speed" around the 20-minute mark. This set covers discs 1851 to 1875 in my Classic Collection. For my Fuzzy Feature, from Disc 1873, comments on the pilot episode of AMC production "Rubicon," along with my 13th ever "VideoFuzzy the Video" posted here: https://youtu.be/j0quoW7veBo Light set of Cross Connections for this set which tracked James Badge Dale, Mary Lynn Rasjkub, Stephen Root, Iqbal Theba, Rich Sommer, Michael Badalucco, Laura San Giacomo, Jim Beaver, Amber Benson, Sterling K. Brown, Linda Blair, Devon Gummersall and Matt Keeslar. Also highlighted Golden Thread Michael McKeon and Golden Prime Stephen Tobolowsky's appearance in "Radioland Murders" alongside Brian Benben, Mary Stuart Masterson, George Burns, Ned Beatty, Christopher Lloyd, Anita Morris, Corbin Berntson, Bobcat Goldthwait and Larry Miller. In my Classic Collection, comments on the fifth-season "Doctor Who" episode "Amy's Choice" featuring The Dream Lord. Also, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman in "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother," "Radioland Murders," "100 Questions," "Saving Grace," "Drop Dead Diva" and "Persons Unknown." In Video Outreach, I broke into my 10th binder with this set, so I took some time to look back at what turned up in binder no. 9, including President Obama's first term, passage of the Affordable Care Act, and ... I put a few notes together on my long overdue discussion of "Flashforward." Under Book Report, I talk about some of the books I read on my trip to D.C. for Kemper's book tour, including Lucy Foley's "The Guest List." Also, an anthology of short mysteries by contemporary authors detailing new adventures of beloved Agatha Christie creation Miss Marple titled, simply "Agatha Christie's Marple." And on my stop through Chicago I found a fun independent bookshop called "Bookends and Beginnings," and a speculative think-piece called "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig -- fun!  In What I've Been Watching, I'm still waiting on our stuff to get here, because it will include my VHS-to-DVD dubbers and maybe let me address some issues I've had with my archiving and cataloging efforts. The trip and the move have already delayed my commentary on the second season of "Doctor Who," but I discussed second-season episode "The Story and the Engine" which I found to be confusing. Also, comments on four "My Hero Academia" movie releases, which I watched with Ralph ahead of our move. SPREADING THE WORD! "VideoFuzzy: The Video - Celebrating 100 Episodes!" is posted at https://youtu.be/eWfcCDiOZ2I. Please share as you're able to with anyone you feel might enjoy this production. For PROMOS, scroll all the way down at https://videofuzzy.libsyn.com. Also, there's a "Top Fifteen" episode guide for people looking for a quick read-in on this blog and podcast effort at: https://videofuzzy.libsyn.com/about. Enjoy!

We love a side of nostalgia served with a good book! Adult book fairs? Yes! Book clubs? Yes! We chat some novels we have read recently- The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, The Invisible Library series by Genevieve Cogman, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Being Erica by Jesse Russell, The Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han and on Prime. Also shout out to Abbott Elementary(Hulu) being a perfect show to watch over and over again!

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan talk with Monica Gattinger about the energy priorities of the new Carney government. // For the intro, Kelly and Joe discuss the next month is oil prices, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and electricity plans in Indonesia. // Guest Bio: - Monica Gattinger is a CGAI Fellow and Chair of Positive Energy at the University of Ottawa // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is VP, Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "The Midnight Library", by Matt Haig: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-library // Interview recording Date: May 23, 2025 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

In Episode 196, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Spring 2025 Book Preview, now that they've read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn't work and why.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Our Printable Cheatsheet for the 2025 Summer Reading Guide is available to anyone who signs up for either a 7-Day FREE TRIAL of our Patreon Community (sign up here) OR a 30-day FREE TRIAL of our paid Substack Community (sign up here). We offer the same bonus content on both platforms for just $7 per month. Sign-ups for our Free Trials (and access to the Summer Reading Guide Cheatsheet) will close on Friday, May 23. Get the Cheatsheet from Patreon Get the Cheatsheet from Substack Highlights Catherine is rocking a 100% success rate for spring! Sarah had another barbell season with two 5-star books and 3 DNFs with a 50% success rate. Catherine has a mix of darker and lighter books from spring, leaning into what is currently working. Now that Sarah doesn't have to balance reading for the 2025 Summer Reading Guide and the Spring Preview, Sarah hopes her summer reading will fare better. They name the best and worst books picks for spring! Books We Read Before the Preview [3:37] April Sarah's Picks The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:04] Spring 2025 Circle Back [5:27] April Sarah's Picks The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:38] I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[15:40] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:14] Gold Coast Dilemma by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:27] Catherine's Picks Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:32] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:12] Other Books Mentioned The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (2022) [8:48]  Talk to Me by John Kenney (2019) [15:58]   About a Boy by Nick Hornby (1998) [17:26] I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin (2023) [24:24]  May Sarah's Picks Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:57] Catherine's Pick Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin (May 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:16] The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:35]  Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:23] Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:02] Other Books Mentioned The Angel Maker by Alex North (2023) [26:44] Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) [41:02]  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [41:08]  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) [41:13]  Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (2021) [41:19]  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (2020) [41:23]    

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of alternate realities through the life of Nora Seed, a woman overwhelmed by regrets and despair. At the lowest point in her life, Nora finds herself in a mystical place called the Midnight Library—a limitless library where every book represents a different version of her life based on the choices she made or didn't make.Nora is given an extraordinary opportunity to experience these alternate lives. With the guidance of Mrs. Elm, the library's librarian and a figure from Nora's past, she steps into various existences—living as a famous musician, a glaciologist, a successful athlete, a wife, and many more. Each life offers new experiences, but none are perfect.As Nora explores these different versions of her life, she begins to understand that perfection is an illusion, and every life has its own struggles and challenges. Her journey becomes a path of self-discovery, teaching her that true happiness comes from acceptance, resilience, and appreciating the value of her own existence.Matt Haig masterfully combines philosophy, psychology, and storytelling, delivering a narrative to reflect on your own choices and the life you are living. The Midnight Library is a poignant reminder that regrets are a part of life, but they should not define it.Suppose you have ever wondered about the roads not taken. In that case, The Midnight Library is a compelling and emotional episode that will leave you contemplating the power of choice and the beauty of imperfect lives.

Fantasy author Sarah Brooks is a writer living in Leeds. She won the Lucy Cavendish Prize in 2019 and a Northern Debut Award from New Writing North in 2021. She works in East Asian Studies at the University of Leeds, where she helps run the Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing. She is co-editor of Samovar, a bilingual online magazine for translated speculative fiction.The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands is her debut novel and has been published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in the UK and Flatiron Books in the US in June 2024.For fans of Piranesi and The Midnight Library, a stunning historical fantasy novel set on a grand express train, about a group of passengers on a dangerous journey across a magical landscapeIt is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket.There is only one way to travel across the Wastelands: on the Trans-Siberian Express, a train as famous for its luxury as for its danger. The train is never short of passengers, eager to catch sight of Wastelands creatures more miraculous and terrifying than anything they could imagine. But on the train's last journey, something went horribly wrong, though no one seems to remember what exactly happened. Not even Zhang Weiwei, who has spent her life onboard and thought she knew all of the train's secrets.Now, the train is about to embark again, with a new set of passengers. Among them are Marya Petrovna, a grieving woman with a borrowed name; Henry Grey, a disgraced naturalist looking for redemption; and Elena, a beguiling stowaway with a powerful connection to the Wastelands itself. Weiwei knows she should report Elena, but she can't help but be drawn to her. As the girls begin a forbidden friendship, there are warning signs that the rules of the Wastelands are changing and the train might once again be imperiled. Can the passengers trust each other, as the wildness outside threatens to consume them all?https://www.instagram.com/sarah_l_brooksVOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong.Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic horror novelist and Co-Host Allison Martine, award-winning contemporary romance and speculative fiction novelist have taken on the top and emerging new authors of the day, including Josh Malerman (BIRDBOX, PEARL), Paul Tremblay (THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, SURVIVOR SONG), May Cobb (MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES), Amanda Jayatissa (MY SWEET GIRL), Carol Goodman (THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU), Meghan Collins (THE FAMILY PLOT), and dozens more in the last year alone. Pantsers, plotters, and those in between have talked everything from the “vomit draft” to the publishing process, dream-cast movies that are already getting made, and celebrated wins as the author-guests continue to shine all over the globe.www.jenniferannegordon.comwww.afictionalhubbard.comhttps://www.facebook.com/VoxVomituspodcasthttps://twitter.com/VoxVomitus#voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #bookstagram #liveauthorinterview #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #Jennifergordon

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in April and May.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement Sarah's Bookshelves has joined Substack! Please note, we're not MOVING to Substack, we're simply adding Substack to the places we already put out content. On our FREE Substack feed, Sarah's Bookshelves is offering all the content you already find on the blog, my Instagram account, public podcast, On our PAID feed, we're offering all the content we also offer on Patreon. If you're interested in becoming a paying subscriber on Substack, visit sarahsbookshelveslive.substack.com for all the details and a full list of benefits. If you're already on Substack, please consider following the FREE feed and sharing with your reader friends to help support the show. One of the many benefits to joining as a paying member of either our Patreon or Substack Communities is gaining access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that were not shared in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all Superstar patrons here and all Substack paid subscribers here! Highlights Catherine and Sarah share some big releases coming this spring (lightning round style). With a theme this season of “change,” Catherine focuses on lighter fiction and thrillers. Sarah's choices are evenly split between debut authors, new to her authors, and repeat authors. Food novels, rom-coms, thrillers (two with a mistaken identity element), and lighter reading are the picks for spring! Sarah has already read one of her picks — and one of Catherine's! And, Catherine has already started reading one of hers. Plus, their #1 picks for the spring. Big Spring Releases [5:15]  The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:43] The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:47] Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:56] Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:03] Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:18] The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:26] Audition by Katy Kitamura (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:29] My Documents by Kevin Ngyuen (Apr 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:44] Backlist Titles Mentioned The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (2022) [5:51] Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (2023) [5:53] Spring 2025 Book Preview [6:51] April Sarah's Picks The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:40] I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:49] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (Apr 22) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:15] Gold Coast Dilemma by Nana Malone (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[29:28] The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (Apr 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:42] Catherine's Picks Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:46] Heartwood by Amity Gaige (Apr 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:23] Other Books Mentioned The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (2022) [9:44]  Talk to Me by John Kenney (2019) [14:53]   About a Boy by Nick Hornby (1998) [16:48] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [18:30] The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (2024) [18:32] Sea Wife by Amity Gaige (2020) [22:47]  The Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (2024) [24:45]  The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (2019) [26:18]  Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [26:20]  We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange (2021) [26:22]  The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (2019) [26:25]  Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi  (2025) [30:58]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [33:47]  The Guncle by Steven Rowley (2021) [38:04]  May Sarah's Picks Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:16] Catherine's Pick Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin (May 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:48] The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North (May 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:29]  Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (May 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:56] Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald (May 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[45:36] Other Books Mentioned The People We Keep by Allison Larkin (2021) [28:23]  The Angel Maker by Alex North (2023) [31:39] Lost and Found in Paris by Lian Dolan (2022) [41:25]   Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain (2000) [43:42]   The Husbands by Holly Gramazio (2024) [43:54]  Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler (2016) [44:36]  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (2022) [44:40]  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (2020) [44:42]  Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (2021) [44:45]  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (2020) [44:53]   Storybook Ending by Poppy Alexander (2024) [47:32] 

Matt Haig reads an excerpt from The Midnight Library, backed by an original Storybound remix with Robert Wynia, and sound design and arrangement by Jude Brewer. Robert Wynia is a founding member of the Portland band Floater. Known for their progressive concept albums, Floater is famous for incorporating stylized storytelling. Wynia also releases music under his own name and released his book Night Walks with its own accompanying soundtrack in 2020. Storybound comes to you from The Podglomerate and Lit Hub Radio. Season 4 is some of their most inspired work yet, so be sure to subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune in. Matt Haig is the author of 20 books including the #1 bestselling memoir, Reasons to Stay Alive, five novels – including How to Stop Time – and several award-winning children's books. His work has been translated into over 40 languages. His latest novel is The Midnight Library, a runaway, #1 bestseller and reader favorite of 2020. It was a Goodreads Choice Awards Best Fiction Book of 2020, a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Amazon, the New York Public Library, among many others. The New York Times said of the book, "An absorbing ... vision of limitless possibility, of new roads taken, of new lives lived, of a whole different world available to us somehow, somewhere, [perhaps] exactly what's wanted in these troubled and troubling times.” Stay calm and write on … [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] Show Notes: How NY Times Bestselling Author Matt Haig Writes MattHaig.com The Midnight Library: A Novel by Matt Haig (Amazon) Matt Haig Amazon author page Matt Haig on Instagram Matt Haig on Facebook Matt Haig on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internationally bestselling author, Matt Haig, spoke with me about how the novelist became an accidental "mental health expert," why writers need resilience, and the process behind The Midnight Library. "The only reader you're ever going to truly know ... is yourself." – Matt Haig Matt is the author of 20 books, including the #1 bestselling memoir Reasons to Stay Alive, five novels, including How to Stop Time, and several award-winning children's books. His work has been translated into over 40 languages. His latest novel is The Midnight Library, a runaway, #1 bestseller and reader favorite of 2020. It was a Goodreads Choice Awards Best Fiction Book of 2020, a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, Amazon, the New York Public Library, among many others. The New York Times said of the book, "An absorbing ... vision of limitless possibility, of new roads taken, of new lives lived, of a whole different world available to us somehow, somewhere, [perhaps] exactly what's wanted in these troubled and troubling times.” Stay calm and write on … **Audio excerpted courtesy Penguin Random House Audio from The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, read by Carey Mulligan. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Matt Haig and I discussed: His superhero origins and the blog post that became a book How to write "like no one's watching" Inconsistent routines and the power of deadlines Why writers need to surprise themselves How he got Carey Mulligan to record his audiobook And more! Show Notes: MattHaig.com The Midnight Library: A Novel by Matt Haig (Amazon) Matt Haig Amazon author page On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Matt Haig on Instagram Matt Haig on Facebook Matt Haig on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts David Everett from Back of Beyond Books and Jessie Magleby from Grand County Public Library as they welcome beloved local author Brooke Williams to the studio to discuss his forthcoming book Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-Enchantment. Plus, news of good books that are keeping them all reading late into the night. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig To Save the Man by John Sayles No Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States by Erwin Chemerinsky Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Room for What Counts by Oliver Burkeman The Garden by Nick Newman Gliff by Ali Smith Lone Dog Road by Kent Nerburn *publishing in May 2025

WPRB News and Culture: The Pidgin has been noticing lately that a lot of our decisions are being made for us: algorithms decide what we watch, AI decides what we do, and lawmakers decide how we live. The Pidgin wants to learn more about those decisions today, and what they mean for each of us. First, Maggie Stewart and I talk about a recent court case in New Jersey affecting ballot design. Next, Sena Chang reviews “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, a recent novel that asks what each of our decisions mean. And Teo Grosu drives us into a conversation about self-driving cars, and whether we should accept this coming technology.Hosted and produced by Teo Grosu and Natalia Maidique. Reported, recorded, and produced by Natalia Maidique, Maggie Stewart, Sena Chang, and Teo Grosu.All music used under Creative Commons license. Theme music: "Montanita," by Ratatat. (00:00) Introduction(01:16) Kim v. Hanlon(17:45) The Midnight Library(22:37) Self-Driving Cars

If you could go back and make a different choice, what would your life look like now? What will your life look like when you are faced with such choices in the future? Let's do a little thought experiment to take stock of the past, and anticipate what is to come.The Midnight Library by Matt HaigMusic: "Reflections" byWild Wonder

Welcome Spooky Lovelies! Join me for 40 melodious minutes of music and polite talk about how and why each piece was chosen for the beloved characters and unique places found only in the world of The Midnight Library! This will be followed by a short Q&A session. I'm so glad you're here! Love, Miranda HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

In this chilling episode of Dark Academy's Midnight Library, we delve into the eerie world of haunted dolls. First, I review the horror film Annabelle and discuss its connection to the infamous Raggedy Ann doll locked away in the Warrens' Occult Museum. Then, I recount the spine-tingling tales of Mandy, the porcelain doll that cries in the night, and Letta, the cursed doll with a dark history. To top it off, we explore the psychology behind why dolls creep us out. Are they just toys, or something far more sinister? Listen now… if you dare. Chapters  00:00 Warning 00:27 Intro 01:08 RIP Olivia Hussey 01:31.5 Review of Annabelle 05:06 The Real Annabelle 09:55 Satanic Cults 10:18 Canada's Mandy 14:04 Australia's Letta 19:35 Final Freight Fear of Dolls 21:31.5 Closing announcements  22:24 Farewell 

Categorized - 00:24 The year's now span 2005- 2009, but 2025 is the year of the Ivana flex and she has some last minute changes to how she conducted her research! This is going to be funny. L.A. Wild Fire Break - 28:17 Ivana & Jay discuss the Wild Fires in Los Angeles. The Midnight Library - 31:24 [WARNING: BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS PART OF THE PODCAST, THERE ARE SENSITIVE SUBJECTS PERTAINING TO THE THEMES OF THE BOOK THAT REGARD SUICIDE AND DEATH] Here's what's left on the Season 7 Watchlist: The Connection (1961) Outro - 01:03:12 Join us next time when Ivana & Jay watch the very first episode of Doogie Howser MD with Neil Patrick Harris! Thank You! The talented voice, SFX and music artists have made our show possible and we owe them a HUUUUGE thank you. Darren Osborne, Announcer & Voice Artist Leslie Seiler, Comedian & Actor - @Leslie_Seiler Paul “PK” Kingston, Comedian & Actor - Facebook/PaulPKKingston; @PaulPKKingston Chris Shapcotte, Voice Actor - @shapshots Laura Carney, News Anchor - @LauraMCarney SFX are courtesy of: Mike Koenig from SoundBible.com Explosion & Debris & Mike Koenig (SoundBible.com) Phantom from Space by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Intro / Outro Music "Itty Bitty 8 Bit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Rediscovering Musical Dreams @roxiegrantmusic's Journey from Guitars to Live Performances.Join me as I discuss Roxie's inspiring story of passion and perseverance, from her first untuned Spanish guitar in Northumberland to her thrilling live performances in vibrant venues.Hear....Roxie's nostalgic tales of rescuing second-hand guitars and discovering her first "proper" Tanglewood acoustic in Newcastle.A transformative journey from the thrash metal scene to a musical rebirth inspired by "The Midnight Library."The magic and irreplaceable experience of live performances and supporting local music scenes.Listen in for heartfelt stories, the courage to chase dreams at any age, and the unyielding power of music to connect us all. Perfect for music lovers and dream chasers alike!#Podcast #MusicJourney #LiveMusic #GuitarLovers #Inspiration #ChaseYourDreams #NewEpisode #ListenNow #RoxyMusic #LocalMusicScene #LivePerformances #RediscoverYourPassion

2025 Box Office Recap - 00:14 MTM DRAFT: Q1 2025 - 33:33 Ivana & Jay make their picks for 2025's first quarter - new movies releasing in theatres from January to March. Here's what's left on the Season 7 Watchlist: The Connection (1961) The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Book) Outro -  01:03:12 Join us next time when Ivana & Jay discuss The Midnight Library, a book by Matt Haig. The talented voice, SFX and music artists have made our show possible and we owe them a HUUUUGE thank you.  Darren Osborne, Announcer & Voice Artist  Leslie Seiler, Comedian & Actor -  @Leslie_Seiler Paul “PK” Kingston, Comedian & Actor - Facebook/PaulPKKingston; @PaulPKKingston Chris Shapcotte, Voice Actor - @shapshots  Laura Carney, News Anchor - @LauraMCarney  SFX are courtesy of: Mike Koenig from SoundBible.com  Explosion & Debris & Mike Koenig (SoundBible.com) Phantom from Space by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Intro / Outro Music "Itty Bitty 8 Bit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are taking a look back at their favorite reads of 2020. This year we read the most we had ever read up. to that point, and we had a hard time narrowing down our favorites! Most of these books should be available for you to grab if any interest you after hearing us rave about them four years ago! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  10:10 - El Deafo by CeCe Bell (Meredith) 11:20 - Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West (Kaytee) 11:27 - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 12:23 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (Meredith) 15:07 - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (Kaytee) 16:11 - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (Meredith) 17:27 - Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi (Kaytee) 17:54 - Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi 19:12 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Meredith) 21:04 - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart (Kaytee) 22:50 - Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz (Meredith) 23:05 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 24:21 - Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Kaytee) 26:15 - The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi (Meredith) 27:55 - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare (Kaytee) 28:29 - Kaytee's minisode interview with Abi Dare 28:57 - All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny (Meredith) 30:55 - Lobizona by Romina Russell Garber (Kaytee) 32:42 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Meredith) 34:39 - Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (Kaytee) 36:27 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Meredith) 39:45 - Here for It by R. Eric Thomas (Kaytee) 40:52 - Greenwood by Michael Christie (Meredith) 43:33 - Pride by Ibi Zoboi (Kaytee) 43:36 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. December's IPL is a recap of the 2024 year!  Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Send us a textJoin us for a captivating journey into the world of baseball and cinema as we welcome Ben Orlando, the charismatic host of the Midnight Library of Baseball podcast. Ben reveals the heart and soul behind the iconic film "Field of Dreams," sharing insights from his exclusive interviews with the film's actors, director, and crew. This episode promises a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes stories, from the camaraderie among the cast to the serendipitous involvement of Kevin Costner, all of which contributed to the film's enduring impact on American culture and its nostalgic ties to baseball.The magic of baseball comes alive as we explore the personal stories and historical narratives that shape this timeless sport. Hear about the overlooked tales in baseball history, like the mystery of Lou Gehrig's disease, and imagine a world where female knuckleball pitchers take center stage. Ben shares how revisiting beloved interests can reignite passion and transform personal challenges into compelling podcast narratives, illustrating the powerful intersections of sport, storytelling, and human connection.Finally, we take you behind the camera to uncover the challenges and triumphs of bringing "Field of Dreams" to life, from a historic drought that threatened the cornfields to the innovative solutions that followed. Listen in as we celebrate the dedication of key figures like W.P. Kinsella and Phil Alden Robinson, whose vision and passion helped create this unforgettable cinematic experience. This is a heartfelt celebration of the magic that happens when baseball and storytelling collide, offering inspiration and joy to fans everywhere.Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

Top 3 Turf War - 00:30 2024 is the year of "Pass the Torch" pictures! The old guard slipping their approval to the new. Here are our picks for teh best "Passing of the Torch" flicks! Top Drawer TV - 24:01 Ivana & Jay get back to “The Watchlist” checking out the 1980s Doogie Howser MD Pilot! Here's what's left on the Season 7 Watchlist: The Connection (1961) The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Book) Outro - 039:02 Join us next time when Ivana & Jay watch The Connection from 1961! You can find it on the Internet Archive! Thank You! The talented voice, SFX and music artists have made our show possible and we owe them a HUUUUGE thank you. Darren Osborne, Announcer & Voice Artist Leslie Seiler, Comedian & Actor - @Leslie_Seiler Paul “PK” Kingston, Comedian & Actor - Facebook/PaulPKKingston; @PaulPKKingston Chris Shapcotte, Voice Actor - @shapshots Laura Carney, News Anchor - @LauraMCarney SFX are courtesy of: Mike Koenig from SoundBible.com Explosion & Debris & Mike Koenig (SoundBible.com) Phantom from Space by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Intro / Outro Music "Itty Bitty 8 Bit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

International bestselling author Matt Haig drops by the studio for a chat with Simon and Matt. His new novel, The Life Impossible, is - in his words - "not The Midnight Library 2" - but it does share some themes. Matt talks about facing fears and going back to Ibiza, a place where he nearly committed suicide and which held a lot of trauma. He talks about his fish out of water characters, why he doesn't like the term 'magical realism' and how he nearly stopped writing altogether to become a bookseller. And remember, for a limited time, you can £100 off any HD light and free UK delivery. Just visit seriousreaders.com/booksoftheyear to find out more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Trevor discussed making confident life decisions by seeking holiness, which cultivates honor and peace in relationships, drawing from The Midnight Library and 1 Thessalonians. He encouraged viewing holiness not as rigid or shameful but as a pathway to fulfilling God's will and finding true purpose.

Today, we are lucky to have Ben Orlando on the podcast! Ben Orlando is a Therapist, a Podcaster, an Educator, a Writer, and an incredible human being. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from Eastern Washington University and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh. Using podcasts as the medium to express his creativity, Ben Orlando started a podcast called “History Repeating Itself.” In it, he and his co-host, Michelle, uncover the connections between the past and the present, making predictions based on historical patterns and cultural trends. However, he rediscovered his buried passion for baseball when he started reading fiction novels about it over the summer. Ben traveled back to the good old days of collecting baseball cards and hanging baseball posters on the walls. This led him to create another podcast called “Midnight Library of Baseball.” As a sport-thusiast, I have been binge-listening and enjoying the calm, chill vibe of his show. Whether you play baseball, are an avid fan, or have a curious itch about this sport, this is the perfect podcast for you!  In this The Ripple Effect Podcast episode, Ben and I took the plunge into the world of baseball by discussing “Field of Dreams,” a 1989 movie based on the novel Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella. The story follows Ray, an Iowa farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield after hearing a voice say, “If you build it, he will come.” This leads to the emergence of legendary baseball players' ghosts to play the game. As Ben and I went deep into the “Field of Dreams” rabbit hole, we conversed about family, relationships, and the importance of connecting with your own feelings. This is something you shouldn't miss! Explore Ben Orlando's work: Midnight Library of Baseball: https://www.midnightlibraryofbaseball.com/ History Repeating Itself: https://www.historyrepeatingitself.com/ This episode is a result of the power of Rippling with a podcast guest I eventually struck a good friendship with — Brian Benson.  If you still haven't listened to Brian's interview, don't pass the opportunity this time. Give it a listen after this episode through this link:  https://youtu.be/-eqBSpEjxuo #therippleeffect #baseball #fieldofdreams #baseballfans #lifelessons #moviediscussion #emotionalstory #nostalgic #nostalgia #humanconnections #podcaster #podcastshow

Chris and Ed get up to trouble when looking for episode ideas in the Midnight Library in this Astonishing Legends Network crossover. Will they be successful at finding any? Or at acting? Find out in the Scared All The Time version of the Midnight Library crossover.

In this chilling Midnight Library session, we dive into the haunting legend of La Llorona, the weeping woman of Latin American folklore, and the curse that follows her story. Starting with the 2019 horror film “The Curse of La Llorona,” we explore the tale's key themes of loss, guilt, and revenge, and how this legendary mother, condemned to an eternity of sorrow, has resonated across cultures. We also turn our attention to real-life stories that echo the dark legacy of La Llorona, looking at the tragic cases of mothers like Diane Downs and Susan Smith, whose actions haunt our understanding of motherhood. Join us as we unravel folklore and fact, weaving together horror, history, and humanity. Resources Movie “The Curse of La Llorona” https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Llorona https://www.britannica.com/topic/La-Llorona https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Llorona_(song) https://sites.highlands.edu/honors/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/La-llorona_Redacted.pdf https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-roots-branches-and-the-missing-link-from-spain/ https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/wailing-woman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curse_of_La_Llorona https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a26874269/la-llorona-movie-true-story/# https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-roots-branches-and-the-missing-link-from-spain/ https://www.texasobserver.org/la-llorona-return/ https://people.com/tiffanie-lucas-pleads-guilty-murdering-young-sons-8733446 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-17/woman-who-drowned-her-three-children-ruled-insane-by-judge https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/22/susan-smith-parole-south-carolina/75783346007/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Downs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Smith https://wildhunt.org/2020/04/column-la-sayona-a-legend-about-revenge-treason-and-motherhood.html https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/death-dying/5-unusual-aquatic-deaths.htm https://nypost.com/2023/08/03/indiana-mom-of-two-dies-from-drinking-too-much-water/# https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/14/new-details-revealed-in-case-of-11-year-old-boy-who-died-from-forced-water-intoxication/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt's_Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KDND#:~:text="Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest,-On January 12&text=A 28-year-old contestant,taking part in the contest

Welcome to The Reading Room, Spooky Lovelies! Imagine being accused of witchcraft because of the cute, little pets you own-- and that cute, little mole on your chin... and several of your spouses dropping dead while in your care. Please find your favorite spot because tonight, Ms. Merrick has for you, the spellbinding story of the very first familiars, and the first witch in Ireland to be accused of having them in her service, Alice Kyteler. And yes, your familiars are certainly welcome in The Midnight Library! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

Today's episode is a chatty interview with Dr. Therese Mascardo of Exploring Therapy. Not only is Dr. Therese a dear friend of mine, she spent the last five years living in Lisbon, Portugal while seeing therapy clients living in California (yes, her workday starts at 2:00pm to accommodate the time difference!). We kept our conversation pretty informal, and meandered through a few different topics: -What inspired Dr. Therese to go fully remote in 2015 -Why she decided to move to Lisbon full time in 2019 -How she overcame pushback to pursue her dreams -What she's learned about our profession now that she's lived abroad -What our hopes are for the therapy profession going forward We share lots of giggles along the way (we're friends, we can't help it!), and we let our conversation go on a few side quests as we chat. Links Mentioned: Check out Dr. Therese's book! Love the Journey (workbook and journal): https://www.bando.com/products/love-the-journey-wellness-workbook https://www.bando.com/products/love-the-journey-wellness-journal Follow Dr. Therese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploring.therapy/ Follow Dr. Therese on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrThereseMascardo Visit the Exploring Therapy Website: https://www.exploringtherapy.com/ Therese's book references: “Reasons to Stay Alive” by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/40cDlGy*this is an affiliate link “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/4hganLZ *this is an affiliate link 2012 Psychotherapy Notes Piece: "It's time for national licensure laws in mental health” https://www.psychotherapynotes.com/its-time-for-national-licensure-laws-in-mental-health/(Therapists have been talking about this for a long time!) LINKS *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely!

Welcome Back, Spooky Lovelies! We begin tonight's reading with a dire warning about treading where you ought not to, specifically inside notorious haunted houses...and protected properties. But it seems no matter how many times Miranda warns the humans, they always think nothing bad will ever happen to them. Join us tonight as Ed & Chris from Scared All The Time travel beyond the cordoned-off areas and fool around and find out in this, the premier reading of Season 11 of The Midnight Library! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, Laura chats with author Cat Sebastian about magical libraries and librarians, a fascinating niche in fiction. This conversation was initially recorded in 2022 while Cat was promoting her book The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes, a queer historical romance with a dash of crime and adventure. The episode highlights Cat's recommendations for books centered around magical libraries and librarians, just in time for 'Get a Library Card' month!Books Mentioned:The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian https://amzn.to/3ZYEt0iA queer historical romance about two disaster bisexuals who fall in love via blackmail letters, leading to a thrilling adventure involving murder and a road trip.The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake https://amzn.to/3YdQdL8A story where a group of people gain access to the hidden Library of Alexandria, filled with arcane knowledge. As they lock themselves up for a year, they face moral dilemmas and make questionable choices.The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://amzn.to/3BDqqTKThe main character explores alternate versions of their life in a mystical library, offering a poignant reflection on the choices we make and the lives we lead.A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske https://amzn.to/3XXwn5lThe first in a series blending historical fantasy romance with a charming dynamic between a large, good-natured himbo and a prickly, reserved librarian/archivist.In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan https://amzn.to/3zH1V7JA comfort read where children from our world are chosen to go to a magical school in another realm. The main character, Elliot, is skeptical about this concept and prefers to find clever diplomatic solutions in the magical library.Where to Find Cat Sebastian:Twitter and Instagram: @catSWritesWebsite: Catsebastian.comWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations, and many more posts. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UE

Welcome to our 31st episode in the monthly book discussion series hosted by Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and myself, Phil Svitek. If books are your passion, you've come to the right place! In this episode, we delve into The Midnight Library which is a novel by Matt Haig. In it, a 35-year-old English woman is unhappy in her dead-end life and so she is given the opportunity to experience lives she might have had if she had made different choices. Join the conversation! Share your thoughts, queries, and viewpoints in the comments or connect with Marisa (@serafinitv) and me on social media. In our upcoming discussion, we'll explore another book. And be sure to catch Marisa's new podcast, "Friends & Favorites w/Marisa Serafini," available at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-and-favorites-w-marisa-serafini/id1693327509. For more insightful resources from your 360 creative coach, visit my website at http://philsvitek.com. Thank you for tuning in, and we're eager to hear your thoughts on this captivating book! #bookclub #bookreview #midnightlibrary Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach ⁠http://philsvitek.com⁠

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: Feeling like a lady of yore and how bookstores contain the best people Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: answering the question “What is some advice you would tell your past readerly self"?” The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:23 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 1:52 - Tubicen Portable Table Lamp 9:42 - Our Current Reads 10:01 - The Clackity by Lora Senf (Meredith) 13:48 - The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier 14:29 - Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb (Kaytee) 17:52 - The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 19:01 - The Night Swim by Megan Goldin (Meredith, Amazon link) 22:57 - Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV (Kaytee) 26:29 - Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe 26:35 - El Deafo by Cece Bell 27:03 - The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods (Meredith) 29:01 - Devil in the White City by Erik Larson 32:11 - All This and More by Peng Shepherd (Kaytee) 32:35 - Bright Side Bookshop 32:44 - The Book of M by Peng Shepherd 35:36 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 35:38 - Life after Life by Kate Atkinson 36:37 - The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd  39:06 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 40:04 - Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore 40:33 - Deep Dive: Advice For Our Past Readerly Selves 42:46 - CR Season 7: Episode 1 42:48 - Morning Glory Milking Farm by C. M. Nacosta 54:10 - Meet Us At The Fountain 54:55 - I wish there was a searchable database for every piece of content related to books we talk about on CR, books I've read, etc. (Meredith) 57:04 - Currently Reading Patreon 58:53 - I wish all authors would just do the right thing. (Kaytee) 59:11 - Stardust by Neil Gaiman Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL comes to us from Bright Side Bookshop in Flagstaff, Arizona! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

We know. We know you're waiting almost patiently for The Midnight Library to reopen its doors for "The TRULY Most Wonderful Time of the Year" And we have the scoop on when this will happen! But first, we have a short story... about YOU. Join us to hear this- and when you can claim your favorite spot in The Reading Room for Season 11!

As the saying goes, knowledge is power. Author unknown This story can be found on Creepypasta.wikia.com and is protected by creative commons license.

As they close the book on Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn read from the mailbag and talk about everything under the sun as well as a few things still underground. Here's what was, what is, and what's to come for Film Literate's Book Club!Recipe: Gabriele's Starless Sea GingerbreadSupport Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Ewa Mykytyn

Enjoy this revisited episode where Lisa and bookstore owner Laura Larson discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This is a book that addresses suicide and mental health issues. NPR wrote this article tiled “It's Not Quite Dark Enough in the Midnight Library.”  Laura opened Odyssey Bookstore in March 2020. The store focuses on sustainability and is nestled in a darling spot in Ithaca, New York. You can follow the bookstore on Facebook or Instagram. In next week's episode, Lisa and Laura will talk about what it was like for Laura to open a bookstore amid the pandemic. Books Discussed on the Show: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Less by Andrew Sean GreerThe Post Birthday World by Lionel ShriverLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus  For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website.*The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission. 

A little librarian has a very busy night.

Aged 24 in Ibiza, Matt Haig's life changed forever when he had a breakdown. Now 49 he has returned to the island, facing his past head on, returning with a whole new perspective, more optimism, and now, a new book called ‘The Life Impossible'. Matt has sold over 9 million copies of his books worldwide, and they have been translated into 58 languages. His bestselling book ‘Reasons to Stay Alive' has touched millions of lives and was game changing for many people with depression and anxiety. Since then, his novel The Midnight Library has become a global phenomenon and spent over 50 weeks on the Sunday Times bestseller charts and over 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller charts. In this episode, as well as talking about the new book, Matt discusses returning to Ibiza, hope and sobriety. He also talks about surprising early forays in writing, how an adult diagnosis of ADHD helped him look at his younger self differently and how his experience of social media and mental health has impacted his children's relationship with it too. It feels like a whole new chapter in Matt's life and we're delighted to have him on to talk about it. Vote for Changes at the British Podcast Awards! Voting is open until 29th August. Just click this link and search for Changes. https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingGET IN TOUCHContact us at changespod@gmail.com with your emails and voice notes.Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changesPlease Note: The transcript is automatically generated in case you come across any typos or misquotes during your reading. Enjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Rachel Kilthorne, a self-processed nerd's nerd, discusses her love of both fantasy novels and going deep on a subject in non-fiction. She names many series and discusses how she determines when to re-read or when to let go of a series. I also get to go on a soapbox rant about reading diversely, especially in genre fiction.    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  The Nix by Nathan Hill  The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon  Woodworm by Layla Martinez We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer    Books Highlighted by Rachel:  The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones  The Wayfarer Series by Becky Chambers  The Sabriel Series by Garth Nix Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez  Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk  The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket by Benjamin Lorr Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.A. Schwab  A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood  His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik  Babel by R.F. Kuang  Saga by Brian K. Vaughn American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West by Nate Blakeslee  The Dresden Files Series by Jim Butcher The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler  Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer  An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz   Other Books Mentioned in the Episode: All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan  The Essential Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson  The Sandman by Neil Gaiman  Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi  Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir  Death Valley by Melissa Broder  The Pisces by Melissa Broder  The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King  The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie  A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin  The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin  The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin  Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah  Blackouts by Justin Torres  The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty  Zorrie by Laird Hunt  The End of Drum-Time by Hanna Pylväinen  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig  The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss  The Poppy War Trilogy by R.F. Kuang  Yellowface by R.F. Kuang  Erasure by Percival Everett  The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd  The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman  Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer  The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Back by popular demand! The Loremen return to The Midnight Library for a comforting slumber party! Well, that's probably not what they'll tell you, but maybe you shouldn't be so trustful of two strange men who call themselves "The Loremen". Tonight, James Shakeshaft & Alasdair Beckett-King find themselves holed up in The Red Room, and actually have the nerve to request a bedtime story to be told to them by your host, Miranda Merrick! (How else would we end up with a horror warning?) Please get cozy... and brace yourself! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

The following was inspired by my recent pondering of regret combined with words by the author Matt Haig from his wonderful book, The Midnight Library. With apologies to Matt Haig, my words don't make his more beautiful, they just make it all more me …The problem with regrets is they come too easy. Perhaps that is the first clue that they aren't worth holding onto. It's easy to mourn the lives we aren't living. Easy to wish we would've developed other talents and said yes to different offers. Easy to wish we would've worked harder, loved better, handled our finances more astutely, been more popular, gone on that big trip, or said yes to the coffee date. It takes no effort to miss the friends we didn't make, the work we didn't do, the people we didn't marry, the children we didn't have. It is easy to regret and keep regretting, ad infinitum, until our time runs out. But it's not the life we regret not living that is the real problem. It is regret itself.Regret can fill a life with self-pity and self-loathing. Regrets make us shrivel and wither and feel like we're our own worst enemy. At first, regret feels like wisdom. But what it really is is presumption. It has us mourning a version of life that will never be tested or proven. You have no way of knowing that any of those other versions of you would have been better or worse. Regret would have you spend precious time pining for a dream you can never catch instead of living the moment that's already in your hand.I've always said there's never enough time in this one life to do all I want to do and be all I want to be. But lately I've begun to question whether that is really true. Of course, we can't visit every place or meet every person or do every job, yet most of what we would feel in any life is here to feel in this life. We don't have to play every game to know what winning feels like. We don't have to hear every tune to understand the power of music. We don't have to have tried every variety of grape from every vineyard to know the pleasure of wine. Love and laughter and fear and pain are universal currencies. We just have to close our eyes and savor the taste of the drink in front of us and listen to the song as it plays.The truth is we are as completely and utterly alive in this life as we would be in any other. We have access to the same emotional spectrum, so we actually only need to be this one person. We only need to feel one existence. We don't have to do everything in order to be everything when then only thing anyone ever truly wants to be is fully alive.Regret presumes that a life without mistakes is the best possible life. But we are human, and part of being human is being imperfect. Therefore, a perfect human life must be an imperfect human life. As for me, my numerous stumbles and screw ups, my good decisions and bad decisions, whatever understanding or ignorance or hubris or blindness or love or hate or brilliance or idiocy has marked my path—all of it, good and bad, has led me right here, right now. If I had made fewer mistakes it's quite possible I wouldn't have Tina—the greatest not-mistake of my existence. Fewer mistakes would've meant other turns that would've made meeting her impossible and I would not give up knowing her for 10,000 lives of better decisions. Nor would I give up the family that I love and the friends that I simply couldn't imagine enjoying more.So it turns out regret is overrated. Not missing out on life is not about not screwing up. Not missing out is about not shutting down. Not missing out is about choosing to be fully alive, here and now. We're imperfect people. We make mistakes. It's perfectly natural to have regrets, but it's also perfectly useless to hold onto them. So let's not. Let's choose to be alive right where we are. Because wherever you happen to be standing, the sky above you goes on forever. A sky of infinite possibilities means it's never too late to build yourself a beautiful life.

The Loremen have been transported back to the Midnight Library and Miranda has a bedtime story set to chill you to the bone... CONTENT WARNING  Some grisly bits in this one, not for the young tbh LoreBoys nether say die! Join us for another Loremen Live at The Bill Murray in London https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/loremen-live-again-18th-aug-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202408181730/ Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 @loremenpod youtube.com/loremenpodcast www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Loremen have been transported back to the Midnight Library, and Miranda has a selection of bonecurdling bedtime stories to horrify and delight you. These are original tales from the shelves of the Midnight Library, and they get rather grisly. Younger listeners and the timid-of-ear be warned! Content Warning: body horror and sound effects LoreBoys nether say die! Join us for another Loremen Live at The Bill Murray in London https://www.angelcomedy.co.uk/event-detail/loremen-live-again-18th-aug-the-bill-murray-london-tickets-202408181730/ Support the Loremen here (and get stuff): patreon.com/loremenpod ko-fi.com/loremen Check the sweet, sweet merch here... https://www.teepublic.com/stores/loremen-podcast?ref_id=24631 @loremenpod youtube.com/loremenpodcast www.instagram.com/loremenpod www.facebook.com/loremenpod

Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 447 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week I'm talking with Cory Higgins, Cory is the Jetty Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. One of his early memories of Jetty is Putting $200 in a trucker hat at Jerm's apartment by the Port Hole to pay his portion of starting the company and making their first 3 tees. They've come a long way since then! Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Brought to you this week by Thrive Market Show Notes "Outdoor Adventures: So, yeah, I mean, there's so many memories of outdoor adventures."— Cory Higgins 00:03:4100:03:45 Entrepreneurship Journey: "And after college, we were sitting around. We were working on 9 to five. And on the weekends, we'd gather at the one guy's apartment and crack some beers and talk about starting a business and working for ourselves someday."— Cory Higgins 00:04:2000:04:57 Starting a Business in the Surf Industry: "And then we just kinda, like, sat on it for a minute, and I did some I did some of that backpacking in Australia."— Cory Higgins 00:04:5700:05:26 Following Your Passion: "Can I take a sabbatical from school and come run your screen printing department?"— Cory Higgins 00:06:2300:06:28 Marketing Strategy: "Our CEO and me would both be working behind the bar talking about in the summertime, we have a big influx of, tourists, and we'll just be talking about the company and selling t shirts and hats and promoting it. And then all those tourists would then go back to their hometowns in the winter with a new t shirt or hat, and then they would talk it up for us to their hometowns. Mhmm. It just kinda kept growing like that."— Cory Higgins 00:09:2100:09:45 B-Corp Impact: "And, he was like, you should look into becoming a B-Corp."— Cory Higgins 00:11:3100:11:33 Sustainable Fashion Trends: "Just trying to use more natural fibers and trying to get everything out of China that we can and diversify a whole lot more."— Cory Higgins 00:17:2700:17:36 Customer Feedback and Retailers: "Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, constantly taking feedback. I think the most feedback we take is from our retailers."— Cory Higgins 00:19:2400:19:30 "Product Line Growth and Feedback": "Just you take it all with a grain of salt because one opinion doesn't mean anything."— Cory Higgins 00:20:1700:20:21 Life's Journey: "You're on the path you're supposed to be on."— Cory Higgins 00:27:4400:27:46 Favorite Gear Under $100: NiteIze Biner Clips Favorite Books: Start With Why by Simon Sinek, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Learn More You can follow up with Cory on Linkedin, Instagram: cory_higgins and by email: cory_higgins@jettylife.com Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We love likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. And be sure to Subscribe to our newsletter Keywords #Jetty, #B Corp certification, #outdoor lifestyle products, #surf lifestyle brands, #organic growth, #social media, #partnership, #collaborations, #product development, #natural fibers, #manufacturing, #US manufacturing, #community events, #international expansion, #young entrepreneurs, #outdoor gear Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hey! This is the 181st episode. This week we talk Rating Your Spouse, Book Review of Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and The Strangers: Chapter 1!! Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com

CALLING ALL SPOOKY LOVELIES! We have an announcement about Season 10 for you! We also have a question- Are you one of our beloved missing ones? Find out in this short message from Miranda!

Would you look at that? It's already the end of 2023, and our second favorite annual holiday is upon us. We're now into our 4th annual tradition of the Astonishing Legends All-Star Holiday Special, and it indeed has taken on a life of its own. This year, we're welcoming back all of our guests from last year and being joined by a few new ones as well. This show was recorded and broadcast live on video to our Patrons at Patreon.com/astonishinglegends a few weeks ago and in fact, if you are a patron you can still access the uncensored and unedited version of it there. You'll hear the audio from that presentation, slightly edited for length and propriety tonight. To the extent that's possible, anyway. The Holiday Special topics are wide-ranging and generally unplanned; this year is no exception. We touched on everything from the ubiquitous UAP phenomenon to podcast production to some of our various guests' favorite topics of the past year. Allison Jornlin talks about going on Shark Tank with her brother, and Micah Hanks invites us all to come and see the infamous Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina for ourselves. So get the fire going, settle down under a warm blanket with some eggnog or even a holiday cocktail, and enjoy this wonderful tradition with our returning guests, Richard Hatem, Jim Harold, Micah Hanks, Paul Gledhill, and Allison Jornlin. And please join us in welcoming the hosts of the new Astonishing Legends Network podcast ‘Scared All the Time.'  Stay tuned after the closing credits for a special afterparty and toast to our other network show, ‘The Midnight Library', and a wonderful visit from our own Tess Pfeifle. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.